NPAG News

‘I think this year was very productive. It was a great learning experience and we made real progress especially with our changes to the ERIC reporting being accepted by HSCIC and our ongoing work with the EU to develop a healthcare waste qualification. I also had a good time at the last conference – very interesting learning from other countries about how they manage waste. It certainly gives some perspective to us.’ Sustainability Manager 2gether NHS Foundation Trust

January 2017

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Inside This Edition

Join Now! Waste Manage-

ment BVG 2017

2

Culture Change Event Suc-

cess!

3

Launching! Security Net-

work 2017

4

Meet Our Sponsors! 5

Still Time to Join! IT & Con-

nectivity Network 2017

6

Act TravelWise Links with

NPAG Group

7

The NPAG is a part of the East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust

First, I should like to wish you all a very happy and peaceful

New Year from all at NPAG.

Next, if I may, I should like to quote from the Shropshire

Health Visitor Manager and Professional Lead who is a mem-

ber of the NPAG Health Visiting and School Health Services

Network. This is an extract from an email I received shortly

before Christmas:

‘Hi John,

Many thanks … for such an enjoyable and informative meet-

ing yesterday, it was really worth taking the day out to at-

tend. I felt that all the presentations provided valuable

knowledge and generated much thought surrounding current

service delivery issues and this will all be very useful. Looking

forward to the next meeting…’

It is always gratifying to know that NPAG and our services

continue to hit the right spot. We are committed to continu-

ous improvement and with that in view are lining up a num-

ber of new developments for 2017. There will be more about

these in the next NPAG News.

In March, we will again be running a joint event with our Op-

erating Theatres and Decontamination groups in Coventry –

more information from Gemma. Later in the year, in Septem-

ber, our Annual Clinical Engineering Conference takes place.

This event gets bigger each year and we will be bringing you

more information over the next few weeks.

Best wishes for 2017.

NPAG News

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Join Now! Waste Management BVG 2017

www.npag.org.uk

The NPAG Waste Management BVG is a unique group enabling NHS waste managers to meet and share new

ideas, evaluate tenders, discuss common problems, measure service providers performance, provide cost effec-

tive solutions, be creative and innovative in service design and generally network with others involved in the

complex area of waste management. The group has been running for a number of years and has consequently

developed a rich and multifarious membership which is continuously evolving. Throughout 2016 the group has

seen its profile raised considerably via its continued work helping with the development of the European Waste

Management Project (EUHCWM) culminating in a very well-received shared conference in November attended

by over 70 healthcare waste management professionals from across Europe. Additionally, the group have had

excellent interaction with NHS Digital (formerly HSCIC) regarding refinements and improvements to the annual

ERIC waste data collection system.

“This is a meeting I always look forward to, and always gain something from, even if it is just a boost

from the moral support received by other group members”

Waste and Sustainability Officer Central Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Meeting agendas are driven by members needs and requirements and themes throughout 2017 will include:

Continued assistance with the development and introduction of the English part of the EUHCWM training course in conjunction with the EU lead.

Continued collaboration with the NHS Confederation EU lead to discuss post-Brexit waste management issues.

Continued development of the relationship with CIWM.

Evolving community waste disposal issues, including community tenders.

Introduction of offensive waste streams in all healthcare environments.

New waste technologies and their effectiveness in both addressing waste and cost issues.

Development of working relationships between infection control and waste management.

Environment Agency updates and discussion of the impacts and solutions.

Why join? Our Chair says: “This last year surely highlights the importance of the NPAG waste group and demonstrates what can be

achieved through close partnership working. We have seen its culmination in the end-of-year conference held

in conjunction with the EUHCWM project and attended by our colleagues from across Europe. Also, by provid-

ing formal suggestions to NHS Digital in how to improve the efficiency and relevance of the ERIC waste data

recording system the Group has managed to successfully influence thinking and has had its suggestions ac-

cepted as the model for next year’s returns – proof that membership can actually reap positive, practical, ben-

efits. I hope that such successes will continue and that the group’s profile will further advance, develop, thrive

and help make all our professional lives just that little bit easier through the support of colleagues and

peers.”

The Group have agreed to run four meetings again across 2017 with the first taking place in Birmingham on 2

February 2017 followed by 3 further meetings in the same location.

Interested? Please contact Victoria for further details e: victoria.combes@npag.eastamb.nhs.uk

NPAG News

Culture Change Event Success!

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At NPAG we are passionate about continuous improve-

ment.

As part of NPAG’s ongoing patient experience programme

NPAG held a one day conference aimed at everyone who

works in the NHS. The December event was very well re-

ceived and we have been passed some excellent feedback

that we’d love to share with you.

The day gave delegates the opportunity to learn from case

studies across a range of different subject areas in

healthcare.

Our business partner Sheila Fisher of Impact Training gave

us a great start with a reminder of the importance of putting the customer first and the need to ensure we have

the right organisational culture and behaviours to effect that.

We heard from speakers in the areas of Health and Safety,

Estates Management and Sustainability, some of whom have

won national awards for their work, on the ways they have

addressed, implemented and, crucially are sustaining improve-

ments in culture and behaviour in their respective organisa-

tions.

The day concluded with a fascinating case study from Newcas-

tle Hospitals where our partners Alturos have been undertak-

ing a (free) culture assessment with the Trust’s ‘Green Cham-

pions.’

Alturos are able to offer one further free culture assessment to a trust and if you are interested in exploring this

possibility please contact Marie in the first instance.

Look out for details of our ongoing Customer Care programme here and on our website.

Here’s just some of the initial event feedback we have received:

“All the speakers were great & really enthusiastic about their areas & change & innovation as a whole. Really

interesting & useful day. Lots of ideas gained from other trusts /speakers & through networking time. Great

to hear about teams implementing change & the challenges they've faced.”

Lead Pharmacist Operations, Western Sussex NHS Hospitals Foundation Trust

“I thoroughly enjoyed the day which was very useful and informative.”

Associate Director Facilities, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde

If you’d like more information about our range of patient experience, customer care and culture change offer-

ings please contact Marie: e. marie.cherry@npag.eastamb.nhs.uk

NPAG News

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Launching! Security Network 2017

www.npag.org.uk

Following a successful Inaugural Meeting in Novem-

ber, NPAG have recognised the clear demand for a

national Network for those engaged in NHS Security.

The NHS employs more than 1.5 million people,

putting it in the top five of the world’s largest work-

forces. Ensuring effective security within such a large

and diverse service is no small task. This network will

bring together NHS security specialists to understand

and overcome issues. It will allow shared learning and

training across organisations, pulling together a dis-

parate community and gaining valuable insights from

suppliers and experts.

Effective security demands strong partnerships within

organisations and with partner agencies and we will

be exploring how to create the right culture for better

security.

The Forward Agenda

The ongoing agenda will be driven by members but we

anticipate the new NPAG Network will enable mem-

bers to look at:

The national Security Picture and the impact on

healthcare

Operating in a new environment after the NHS

Protect transition

Security staff working in collaboration with the

Clinician

Cyber Security

Creating a ‘security culture’

Conflict resolution

Police liaison

Legislative and guidance updates

Sharing new initiatives, good practice & problem

solving

Interested? Please contact Marie for further de-

tails

e: marie.cherry@npag.eastamb.nhs.uk

tel: 01245 544600

How Network Attendance Could Help You:

Discussion around the National security climate

and the way that impacts on the NHS

Provide further opportunities for mutual profes-

sional support between members

Greater understanding of the cultural / behav-

ioural impacts on security

Identification of cost savings

Why Join? Our Facilitator Says:

“Our aim is to actively encourage the sharing of

good practice, supporting members and forming

a strong network of likeminded individuals who

can all benefit from being members of the Securi-

ty Network. The face to face meetings will allow

members to expand their professional network,

meet colleagues from across the NHS and obtain

ongoing advice and support when they require it.

Members will have an open door to seek advice

on, or discuss, their own local issues in complete

confidence.”

The first meeting of the 2017 round will take place on

the 23rd February in Central London

Meet Our Sponsors!

NPAG News

Meet our 8th Clinical Engineering Event 2016 Sponsor:

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Welcome to the new and improved wireless fetal monitoring

solution from Philips. The new Philips Avalon CL allows you to

measure maternal pulse, NiBP and SPO2 with waterproof trans-

ducers along with the capability of measuring the fetal heart rate

of singleton, twins and triplets.

Built-in Avalon Smart Pulse technology provides an additional

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We are excited to announce that the date for our 2017 Clinical

Engineering Conference has been confirmed. This year will see

our annual event take place on Tuesday 12th September at the

Ricoh Arena, Coventry.

Each year sees this conference grow in both size and success

and we expect 2017 to be our best conference yet!

If you would like to register your interest in the conference

please contact Gemma:

e. gemma.aitchison@npag.eastamb.nhs.uk tel. 01245 544600

We are also inviting sponsorship. Last year we had a record 26 sponsors attend and exhibit and feedback was ex-

cellent. If you’d be interested in attending as an exhibitor or would like information about any of our other spon-

sorship packages please also contact Gemma:

e. gemma.aitchison@npag.eastamb.nhs.uk tel. 01245 544600

Confirmed! Clinical Engineering Conference 2017

What’s Hot for January / February

Still Time to Join! IT & Connectivity Network 2017

NPAG News

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National Networking Group Meetings

January

Estates North

Facilities South

Facilities North

Health Safety and Risk Manage-ment

NHS Car Parking and Travel Planning

NHS Transport and Logistics

February

Resilience Development Network

Security Network

Waste Management

Workshops & Events

Book your place now…..

Theatres and Decontamination Conference: 8th March 2017, Midlands (Sponsorship Packages Available)

Clinical Professional Development for Occupational Health Nurses. Training modules - Both National and Onsite training available

For more information please contact

Gemma: e. gemma.aitchison@npag.eastamb.nhs.uk

Putting the Patient First Onsite Training Workshops

For more information please contact

Marie: e. marie.cherry@npag.eastamb.nhs.uk

Launching March 2017 membership of this group would be of considerable benefit to anyone interested in using

IT Systems to safely connect to patients - either directly through medical equipment and tele-medicine, or indi-

rectly through patient related applications.

The aim of the group is to encourage best practice by discussions, talks from leaders and specialists in the field

(you choose the topics) and developing our own project leadership skills.

Whether you are an IT manager, a Program / Project Manager or a Clinical Engineering Specialist who works with

the IT team, this group is for you.

We want to help you develop better relationships and IT/clinical vocabulary with your colleagues wherever IT

Systems and Clinical Systems come together. This could be in any setting - acute, community, private healthcare

and so on.

The first meeting of the 2017 round is scheduled to take place on Wednesday 29th March in London with an ex-cellent programme arranged including Linda Whalley, Director of Strategy, NHS Digital looking at the ‘Strategic overview of requirements and plans over the next 5 years’ and her colleague providing an excellent presentation on Cyber Security & CareCert. For more information about this group and how to register to attend contact Victoria: e. victoria.combes@npag.eastamb.nhs.uk

The national drive is on to improve clinical care with IT Data-sharing. Join us now to be part of this growing

Network!

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Contact Us

Phone: 01245 544600

Email: npagnews@npag.eastamb.nhs uk

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NPAG are keen to work with like-minded bodies and, in the area of

Travel Planning, we have established links with Act TravelWise via

our Car Parking and Travel Planning Network.

Individuals' travel behaviour is shifting and adapting in response to

changes in their own circumstances, their communities, the econo-

my and technology.

Practitioners in the travel and transport sector have the opportunity to help shape these changes in order to best

address people's needs whilst favouring sustainable modes.

The Act TravelWise Annual Conference is taking place in January. It will address a range of questions such as:

What is the future role of the car in the smart city?

How can workplaces, hospitals and universities best adapt to future travel needs and encourage a step-

change in travel behaviour?

How can we best work with LEPs and use capital funding to encourage walking and cycling?

How can we bring the benefits of the 'new sharing economy' to smaller towns and rural areas?

What is the future role of 'leaner' local authorities in behaviour change?

How can local authorities and transport operators work together to improve air quality and minimise the

negative impacts of HGV freight movements?

What are the expected impacts, both positive and negative, of new transport technologies?

How can we improve quality of life by discouraging excessive travel?

How should policy makers support social, economic and environmental sustainability when responding to

changes in technology and lifestyles?

The Act TravelWise Annual Conference & AGM is on Tuesday 17 January 2017 as a full-day event at the Macdon-

ald Burlington Hotel opposite New Street rail station in central Birmingham.

To book a place registration is now open via Eventbrite.

To join the NPAG Car Parking and Travel Planning Network please contact Gemma:

e.gemma.aitchison@npag.eastamb.nhs.uk

Act TravelWise Links with NPAG Group